documentary

D'INKED - A TATTOO REMOVAL DOCUMENTARY: An Eye Opener
D’INKED – A TATTOO REMOVAL DOCUMENTARY: An Eye Opener

D’Inked: A Tattoo Removal Documentary delves into the world of tattoos and the people who subsequently decide to have theirs removed, showing the arduous process and how it has changed the culture of tattoos.

WILD WILD COUNTRY: A True Story That Seems Stranger Than Fiction
WILD WILD COUNTRY: A True Story That Seems Stranger Than Fiction

Wild Wild Country is highly intriguing, captivating its audience from the very beginning, provoking sincere emotion and proving itself to be wild indeed.

Interview with Chapman and Maclain Way, Directors of WILD WILD COUNTRY
WILD WILD COUNTRY Interview: Chapman & Maclain Way, Directors

Chapman and Maclain Way’s six part documentary series Wild Wild Country is an ambitious six part documentary series that needs to be seen to be believed. The directors spoke to Film Inquiry’s Kristy Strouse about making this monumental project a reality.

WILD WILD COUNTRY Interview: Mark Duplass, Executive Producer
WILD WILD COUNTRY Interview: Mark Duplass, Executive Producer

We were able to talk with Mark Duplass, executive producer of the six-part Netflix documentary series Wild Wild Country, about what it was like to delve into such a hidden and bizarre piece of history.

DEMON HOUSE: Watch This Movie at Your Own Risk!
DEMON HOUSE: Watch At Your Own Risk!

Demon House has a crawling sense of escalating paranoia, with witness accounts and medical testimonials, Zak Bagans presents a documentary that will have you believing this just might have happened.

THE DEATH AND LIFE OF MARSHA P. JOHNSON: A Unique, Historical Perspective on Transgender Rights
THE DEATH AND LIFE OF MARSHA P. JOHNSON: A Unique, Historical Perspective On Transgender Rights

The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson is a rewarding experience and a tragic story filled with heartbreaking real-life characters, but their own humor and joy helps to balance out the very grim tidings.

SXSW Review: HALF THE PICTURE: Death By A Thousand Cuts For Hollywood Misogyny

Amy Adrion’s must-see documentary HALF THE PICTURE features many prominent women filmmakers who open up about their experiences with discrimination in Hollywood.

Chimps, Oscar Snubs & Favorite Films With Dr. Jane Goodall
“It Takes Me Right Back To Those Early Days; I’m Living It Again.” Chimps, Oscar Snubs & Favorite Films With Dr. Jane Goodall

Arlin Golden got to talk with the legendary Jane Goodall, discussing her amazing experiences with apes and her reaction to the recent documentary about her called Jane.

12 DAYS: A Compelling Look At People On The Edge Of Society

Whilst there are some scenes in 12 Days that make you wonder what director Raymond Depardon is trying to say, for the most part his documentary is an engaging exploration into the lives of people at the very edge of society, filmed with warmth, humour and humanity.

SURVIVORS GUIDE TO PRISON: A Frightening Wake Up Call
SURVIVORS GUIDE TO PRISON: A Frightening Wake Up Call

Survivors Guide to Prison is a terrifying must see. Featuring a vast array of legendary celebrities, it is less a documentary and more of an alarming SOS to America.

HUMAN FLOW: An Important But Misguided, Scattershot Documentary
HUMAN FLOW: An Important But Misguided, Scattershot Documentary

Human Flow’s imagery is unspeakably powerful. The sequences captured on film do not shy away from the scale of the issue and the scope of the problem is showcased to truly heartbreaking effect. 

Strong While Standard: 2018's Oscar Nominated Documentary Shorts
Strong While Standard: 2018’s Oscar Nominated Documentary Shorts

We review this year’s oscar nominated documentary shorts, and while all of them are strong contenders, we also discuss their general lack of experimentation and originality.

THE PENGUIN COUNTERS: A Persnickety Penguin Story
THE PENGUIN COUNTERS: A Persnickety Penguin Story

Although The Penguin Counters showcases a sense of wonderment for its central research expedition, it fails to fully capture the importance of this mission to the Arctic.

REBELS ON POINTE: A Delightful Dance Documentary With A Dark Side
REBELS ON POINTE: A Delightful Dance Documentary With A Dark Side

If viewed out of the context of recent events, Rebels on Pointe is an enjoyable and inspirational look inside the world of a unique group of artists that will make you eager to take in one of their performances in real life as soon as possible.

BECOMING JESSICA NIGRI: Finding Identity Through Fantasy
BECOMING JESSICA NIGRI: Finding Identity Through Fantasy

Becoming Jessica Nigri documents Nigri’s uniquely devoted cosplay, delving into what it means to her in addition to the idea of cosplay in general.